A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3447152 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3448532 epoch_slot_no: 14132 block_no: 3446991 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1682 time: 2019-12-01 04:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdef21c0a166a6cb7404c4ef5090dee3e29d7c3d265f8cd301153b8e0ba1e535fBlock Operator
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